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Thomas Mitchell

Thomas Mitchell has been the news editor of Westword since February 2024. He’s been with the publication since 2017 and was formerly its cannabis editor. He’s earned numerous awards and accolades for his work, including placing second for the Marijuana Enterprise Reporting Award from the Colorado Society of Professional Journalists in 2018; being named a Top Cannabis Journalist by Leafbuyer in 2020; and placing first for the College Sports Writing Award from the Arizona Press Club in 2014. His prior work experience includes Arizona Republic, Inman News and Fox Sports.

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Major Colorado Cannabis Retailer Sued Over Six-Figure Bill

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 26, 2026

The Green Solution and Medicine Man, two of the state’s oldest dispensary chains, are owned by a national corporation.

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Colorado Lawmakers Considering Significant Changes to Marijuana Laws

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 24, 2026

State lawmakers are considering major changes to cannabis hospitality, taxes and health care this year.

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Denver Mayor Wants to Pull the Plug on New Data Centers…for Now

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 23, 2026

According to a tracking map, 47 of Colorado’s 57 data centers are in the Denver area.

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Denver Fines Tetra Cannabis Lounge $10,000 for Licensing Violations

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 19, 2026

Vendors at events in 2025 were accused of illegal weed and psychedelic sales.

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Odyssey Italian Restaurant Closed Temporarily After Fire

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 18, 2026

Fear not, Monday pasta deal lovers: Odyssey’s sister joint will offer select menu items and promotions in the meantime.

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Lauren Boebert’s Son Cited for Child Abuse Again After Toddler Found Wandering From Home

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 18, 2026

It’s the same headlines, different day for the controversial congresswoman’s son.

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Millennials, Rejoice: Hillary Duff Is Coming to Red Rocks

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 18, 2026

Lizzie McGuire only ran for two seasons, but she’s forever in our hearts. Lucky us!

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Colorado Could Force MMA Promoters to Be Less Shady, Give Physicians More Commission Power

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 16, 2026

When an industry’s leading figures are Dana White and Don King, it’s probably not the most athlete-friendly.

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New Bill Would Decriminalize Prostitution in Colorado

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 13, 2026

Sponsors of the measure argue that sex work reform is a statewide concern, and hope that escort bureaus and massage parlors will offer more protection.

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Longtime Colorado Hemp Expo Not Coming Back in 2026, but New One on the Way

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 12, 2026

“Hemp in Colorado is very confused.”

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Wanna GTFO of Denver? Here Are Nine New DIA Destinations, From Maine to Central Mexico

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 11, 2026

New direct flights to California, Tennessee, Central Mexico and two different Carlsbads are all on the way.

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Colorado Marijuana Sales Fell for Fourth Straight Year in 2025

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 11, 2026

The first green zone appears to have dried up.

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Sun Glares Have Closed This Four-Mile Stretch of I-70 Over 60 Times This Season

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 10, 2026

Mountain town commuters have probably experienced a glare closure or heard from someone who has.

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Latest Retail Weed Recall Hits Over 30 Colorado Dispensaries

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 7, 2026

It’s the seventh recall issued for Colorado cannabis in 2026, and the eleventh in the last three months.

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Marijuana Tax Changes Under Consideration by Colorado Lawmakers

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 6, 2026

Outdoor cannabis accounts for a small slice of Colorado herb and costs about half the price of indoor, but both carry the same tax rate.

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Englewood Plans to Fill Vacant Spaces, Hopes to Attract an Aldi Grocery Store

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 5, 2026

Large properties that once housed Big Lots, Safeway, Starbucks and Walgreens sit empty, but there are plans for some of them.

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Every Licensed Mushroom Healer, Spa and Clinic in Colorado

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 3, 2026

There are already over 25 healing centers up and running.

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Wanna Give ICE a Middle Finger From Denver? Here’s How

By Thomas MitchellJanuary 31, 2026

Protests and other ways to speak out against the feds…and help out immigrants.

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Denver Airport’s Spooky Tunnels to Undergo $11.75 Million Cleaning

By Thomas MitchellJanuary 30, 2026

That’s a lot of money to feed hungry lizard people or shelters for the illuminati, but officials swear it’s necessary — and cheap.

Denver Golf Course’s New Clubhouse Designs Range From Posh to Traditional

Denver Golf Course’s New Clubhouse Designs Range From Posh to Traditional

By Thomas MitchellJanuary 29, 2026

There are four choices, and you get to help pick.

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Colorado Leads Country in Winter Olympians, but One Major Star Could be Out

By Thomas MitchellJanuary 29, 2026

Over thirty athletes from Colorado will travel to Italy to represent Team USA.

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New Denver Spring Weather Forecast: What to Expect

By Thomas MitchellJanuary 28, 2026

Will winter return first?

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